http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/rss/ 17 May 2012 17:05:38 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37537/Senior%2520Account%2520Manager%2520.html As a Senior Account Manager can you answer yes to all of the following? • Happy working onsite with blue chip client. • Have a good understanding of Direct Mail/Marketing in addition to a wider generalmarketing services knowledge(ideally within an agency) • Have extensive people management experience and be able to develop, motivate and performance manage employees • Be able to demonstrate how they grow and develop accounts they have worked on. • Ideally have financial services experience • Understand the financial side of running an account (P&L etc) • Be able to quickly move up to Account Director level. If so we have a superb opportunity for a Senior Account Manager to work for a national marketing services agency that is enjoying phenomenal national success, and in particular with one of their foremost clients. This is a key role with lots of opportunity for development, both personal and for the company. Working within an onsite team you will be involved at a senior level with all client engagement, ensuring you understand the client's immediate requirements, and developing business within them to utilise the full scope of the agency's talents. You will manage a team, and will be responsible for motivating and leading them, as well as taking responsibility for all operational and financial issues. As the client is primarily focused on marketing services, it is essential that you have a background within this area and you can ideally demonstrate a very strong understanding of the print... 15 May 2012 09:09:44 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37453/Senior%2520Web%2520Designer%2FDeveloper.html Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Web Designer / Developer to join this well established and highly reputable creative design and communications agency! You will be responsible for working on a variety of website design and development projects for a wide range of clients. You be expected to have strong HTML and CSS coding skills and good knowledge and experience of PHP coding and editing, Wordpress, Flash, Actionscript and HTML 5. In addition to this any experience of Flash game development, online marketing, digital video editing and basic server maintenance would be very useful! The successful applicant will have at least 5 years of commercial experience, preferably within an agency environment, who is used to working within a creative team but who can also work on their own individual projects. You should also be able to demonstrate a proactive, approachable and confident attitude as you will be responsible for liaising directly with account managers and clients, ensuring to meet timescales and client budgets. Proven experience from a similar role is essential as is the ability to manage multiple projects ensuring a high standard of work at all times. This role would suit someone looking for a long term move where they will get the chance to work for an award winning agency, with a superb ambience, set in idyllic office surroundings - one not to be missed. Please apply with a full CV to consult@afselection.co.uk. 02 May 2012 15:03:08 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37171/Senior%2520Designer%2520.html This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and expanding agency with an enviable, prime city centre location. Due to expansion, this Design Agency is looking for a Senior Designer to become part of their creative team and work on a lovely and interesting variety of clients and projects, which include Graphic Design & Print Solutions, Corporate Identity & Branding, Direct Mail, Events, Exhibitions & Point of Sale, Brochure & Catalogue Design, Packaging Design, and front-end web design. You will need to be proficient in a wide variety of print, including large format, and have front-end web design expertise. You will take briefs directly from clients and handle each job from concept and design to artwork and completion. You will have client handling experience, with a proven portfolio showing your all-round design skills, and should be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. This is really a great position and a fabulous opportunity to join a progressive design agency that is expanding in a tough market. Previous design agency experience is essential, in particular as a Senior Designer. If you feel you have the right attributes to add value in this role whilst enhancing your own career, then this could be the time to move, and the opportunity worth moving for! Should you wish to discuss this vacancy in greater detail please call Debra Bullmore-Dunn or, alternatively, email your CV and work examples to consult@afselection.co.uk. If you haven't had a response within 72 hours of submitting your CV, on this occasion your application has not been... 26 April 2012 15:03:30 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37029/Account%2520Director%2520-Digital.html We currently have a high profile digital account director role, this is a high profile agency role and we are looking for a senior candidate with a wealth of digital experience, get in touch asap for a detailed chat. 26 April 2012 15:03:04 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37028/Account%2520Executive.html This is a leading agency in the East Midlands who are growing from strength to strength. You will get the chance to work on this agencies top accounts including FMCG, Retail accounts. You will not find a better role if you want to fast track your career. Ideally you will have at least 3-6month agency experience. Get in touch asap 22 May 2012 15:03:12 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37613/3D%2520Exhibition%2520Designer.html Outstanding opportunity to work with a developing exhibition and brand communications agency with a blue chip client base. This agency has fantastic offices set in a very beautiful part of rural Leicestershire, and has a client list to die for, and due to continued growth they need an additional, hugely creative Designer to join their team. The stands which they design are outstanding, and regularly win awards, and this agency is definitely known within the trade as one which pushes boundaries of creativity and is constantly updating their manufacturing processes to allow for easy build and rebuild. Simply put they are looking for a 3d Designer who oozes creativity, and has a portfolio of finished work, but also scamps and hand drawings. You will almost certainly have gained experience from agency environment and will have 3d exhibitions experience, or perhaps POP knowledge which could be transferred. Our client is a firm believer in building relationships with both clients and suppliers so you should also be capable of developing these relationships and be able to communicate your ideas. The role will allow you to develop as a Designer and to work on some outstanding projects and will also offer international travel, as many exhibitions happen outside of the UK. You will undoubtedly have experience of Photoshop and Illustrator and 3d StudioMax, although other 3d packages will be considered. These roles are few and far between, and this role should really appeal to Designers who want to be truly recognised for their creativity and would like to develop and... 21 May 2012 12:12:50 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37577/Designer%2FAllrounder.html This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with some commercial experience gained from a placement and internships who is looking for their first permanent role. Our client is a relatively small, but very creative design agency based in a central location and due to a significant increase in workload they need to grow their team. Their client base is very broad covering creative suppliers, legal, and SME’s and their workload could involve anything from literature to labels for packaging and actual packaging design, POS and some websites. Initially this role is likely to be more of a creative artworker position, which is mainly down to their time constraints with work coming through, however, this is expected to become a more creative position and candidates should be interested in taking their career down this route. You will have a portfolio which demonstrates your commercial work experience and naturally will have experience of standard mac packages Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Any additional software knowledge particularly with 3d studio max would be use useful, but this isn’t essential. Please send a copy of your CV clearly demonstrating your commercial experience AND pdf examples to consult@afselection.co.uk for the attention of Emma Tee. Unfortunately due to the volume of anticipated responses we can only respond to candidates who meet the strict criteria. Please assume you have been unsuccessful if you have not heard from us within 72 hours. 21 May 2012 12:12:02 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37573/Account%2520Director.html We need a strong candidate with good sales promotion experience plus retail & production experience, extremely organised with a superb understanding of brands, you will have proven strategic abilities and be able to build strong relationships both internally and with clients. 21 May 2012 12:12:36 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37571/Account%2520Director.html We have a great role for an experienced Account Director. The role is integrated in terms of channel and includes an understanding of SEO, website and social media, as well as a multitude of brochures, local communications, CRM and advertising. This is a very busy account. The agency needs someone who is very organised, good under pressure, proactive and bright. Handling large production heavy accounts would be valuable. For the right person with lead management experience and probably retail experience also, it will be a challenging and very rewarding account to work on. 18 May 2012 09:09:55 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37545/Senior%2520Digital%2520Designer.html One of the UK’s leading retailers are in need of a Senior Digital Designer to head up their rapidly growing and fast paced digital design team to ensure the delivery of exceptional customer experience whilst developing their exposure. Working for an array of top retail brands you will be responsible for driving both development opportunities and their online customer experience. Alongside this you will be designing visuals across all areas of the online retail site including visuals, photography and product imagery whilst managing and aiding the development of a team of four digital designers. In addition the Senior Digital Designer will be expected to work within tough deadlines and develop brand guidelines and site principles. We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Digital Designer with at least four years digital design experience (ideally some of which will be within a retail environment). You must have a proven track record in visual design, have strong composition and typographic skills, have some team management experience, and be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Fluency in Adobe Photoshop is a must, working knowledge of Flash, CSS, digital photography and Microsoft Office are a benefit. We really want to see applications from Senior Digital Designers with a passion for online design and the ability to produce outstanding creative solutions. If this sounds like you and you are looking to join a dynamic team and one of the UK’s most successful and popular retail brands then don’t hesitate and get in touch with Klara on 0121 355 0955... 17 May 2012 16:04:24 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37529/Digital%2520Account%2520Manager.html An exciting new opportunity for an experienced Digital Account Manager to join this well established brand communications agency in Northamptonshire. You will work closely with senior members of the team ensuring projects are completed effectively and to budget. The Digital Account Manager will be responsible for developing clients' digital strategies and creating and managing from start to end all online marketing activities and campaigns as well as the traditional marketing and design services such as advertising, direct marketing, printing and brochures. The role will work closely with designers, planners, UX and technology teams to design, build and drive traffic across a breadth of international brand names in the leisure, retail, finance and consumer markets. As an experienced Digital Account Manager you will have an excellent overall knowledge of working on web based projects for clients, and have a strong technical/software understanding so that you are able to communicate effectively with web developers etc. The right candidate will need to have proven experience in a similar agency role, the ability to manage multiple tasks for clients, a confident yet calm and approachable manner, and should work well under pressure meeting tight deadlines. If you think you have these skills to offer and are looking for your next digital challenge then please send your CV to consult@afselection.co.uk or call Hannah Fox for further information on 0121 355 0955 17 May 2012 11:11:20 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37519/Senior%2520Creative%2520Designer.html This is an outstanding opportunity for any truly creative Designer wishing to join a highly successful and expanding agency with fantastic offices in a prime city centre location. Working with a fabulous array of clients, you will be a real creative thinker who can take an idea from concept to artwork whether it be a website, re-brand or brand creation, advert campaign or exhibition design. You’ll also be confident working with clients directly as it will be you taking the brief and then rolling it out to the team. You must be comfortable leading a team and be as happy talking about CSS and all things web as you are with print. Of course, you’re going to be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign, but you’ll also be happy to scamp and demonstrate your thinking to clients. It is therefore essential that you have proven experience within an agency environment and have a really creative portfolio. Sound interesting? Please send your CV and some pdf examples for the attention of Emma Tee to consult@afselection.co.uk We regret that only candidates that match the criteria will be considered for the role 16 May 2012 19:07:32 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37516/PR%2520Account%2520Manager%2520.html One of the most respected full service agencies in the East Midlands is looking to bolster their PR off the back of several news wins. Working as a key part of an award winning team you will be closely involved in all aspects of PR campaigns from formulating strategy to implementation. You will enjoy a high level of client responsibility so must be a confident communicator, commercially aware and proactive. It goes without saying you will need to demonstrate passion for PR, well developed writing, media relation skills and being able to run social media campaigns. More importantly this role offers clear career progression. The agency is moving forward at a fast pace and is keen to develop its leaders of tomorrow. Clients are a nice mix of b2b and consumer. If you have a passion for driving growth through innovative thinking then this could be just what you’ve been waiting for and there couldn’t be a better time to get on board. Sound like you? Then please send your CV over straight away! The agency is also looking for PR Execs, so if you know anyone please talk to us about our referral scheme. 16 May 2012 19:07:31 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37515/Senior%2520PR%2520Account%2520Executive.html Situated in the heart of Leicester, this full service agency is looking to grow their already well established PR team working with an impressive range of b2b and consumer clients. Offering full support for the Account Managers and Directors, you will be responsible for day to day client servicing and media relations. You’ll be an excellent writer who’s able to easily adapt their style to suit client & audience. You’ll be plugged in to all the social media channels and able to demonstrate the various commercial benefits you can harness for the agency and its clients. As new business keeps on coming through, fast track opportunities exist for the right candidate, making this an excellent springboard into PR account management. Prior agency experience is required. 16 May 2012 19:07:21 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37510/UI%2520Designer.html Having had their best year to date, this highly creative and driven Nottingham agency is looking for a talented Web Designer to join an already well established digital team. We’re looking for a well trained and highly tuned UI Designer who can create bespoke designs tailored specifically to each client and deliver an unrivalled user journey. Fully supported by a large team of developers, you’ll be working on builds averaging £20-30k so your designs must not only look the part, they must deliver against the client’s commercial objectives. Some CSS experience will be useful but don’t worry; you’ll have all the tech support you need to help you deliver the very work. If you’re interested in stepping your career up a notch and getting your teeth into some meaty projects, please email me your CV and link to a couple projects you’re proud of and we can have a chat from there. Don’t worry we’d never share your details with the client until we’ve checked with you first. 16 May 2012 13:01:31 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37502/Senior%2520Retail%2520%26%2520POP%2520Designer%2FVisualiser%2520-.html Top retail marketing and sales promotion agency based in Northampton are looking for a Senior Retail & POP Designer/Visualiser to work across Brand Development, Sales Promotion, POP & POS. They work and win awards, across many disciplines namely Point of Purchase, Sales Promotion & Brand Development. They offer "concept to store" solutions and have an in-house design studio, production management and installation teams. 
The ideal Senior Retail & POP Designer/Visualiser will have very strong hand drawn conceptualising skills - creative innovation and an experienced insight into what engages a consumer is key to the role.

 The ability to create slick, clean and contemporary hand drawn visuals is necessary along with digital & tablet experience.

 Good eye for perspective, scale, form, shape and an ability to visualise human interaction with the subject matter.

 Whatever the concept, whatever the scene that idea sits within, you must be confident, fast and precise in conceptual and artistic visual delivery.

 Good general OSX and Adobe CS5 skills are also essential - Cinema4D would be a plus.

 They offer a competitive salary, company profit sharing scheme, company pension, private medical insurance, life insurance, 22 to 27 days holidays & duvet days and not to mention being part of a top Retail Marketing Agency. They are a friendly company that like to have a laugh whilst working hard! If that sounds like the sort of place where you want to work get your CV and samples over ASAP! Senior Retail & POP Designer/Visualiser... 15 May 2012 14:02:31 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37462/Account%2520Director.html Account Directors with at least 7 years, fully integrated experience. Ability to motivate teams and manage client relationships for blue chip companies, New business skills could give you that edge! 11 May 2012 10:10:29 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37354/Senior%2520Designer.html Our client, a multi-disciplined design agency, requires an experienced Senior 2D Retail Designer to join their passionate team. This well-established superb agency has a strong portfolio of clients and a real thirst for creativity, and they are looking for someone who shares that passion to join their team. Ideally you will have had experience working for large retail design agencies, or have proven examples in your portfolio of working with high street retailers. Creativity is absolutely key for this role and it is essential you have a portfolio bursting at the seams with strong creative retail projects reflecting your knowledge of the full customer journey. Retail graphics, therefore, are key, including examples of window displays, signage, product ticketing, in store POS and seasonal photography. As well as producing strong creative work, you will need to have previous management experience in order to lead and inspire junior designers. Client facing skills are also essential to ensure client briefs are fully understood and interpreted, and you will also be capable of delivering design concepts that will exceed client expectations both creatively and commercially, i.e. within timescales and on budget. This is a superb opportunity to work for a consultancy who are known nationally for the quality of their work. For more information, please send your CV for the attention of Emma Tee, along with a sample portfolio, to consult@afselection.co.uk. 10 May 2012 16:04:37 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37339/Assistant%2520Online%2520Marketing%2520Manager.html Fantastic all-round online marketing role with a large, multinational software company, which is continuing to build their digital team. The main purpose of this role is to manage the development, delivery and support of the main website, along with exceeding targets for revenue, traffic and customer acquisition. You will manage to do this via web marketing, whether you're looking to develop an SEO plan to improve the natural ranking, managing PPC campaigns, or revitalising website content. You'll look at all web analytics and manage any website requests. Additionally, you will plan and coordinate all email marketing, working alongside members of the CRM and offline marketing teams, as well as manage the workload of a Web Marketing Coordinator. You will be able to demonstrate previous experience within an all-round marketing role, including the disciplines listed above, with an emphasis on PPC , and will be happy to work in a B2B environment. If you have knowledge of HTML, PPC Software and web analytics packages, or any budget management experience, then that would really help. For more information please call Emma Tee on 0115 955 0894 or send your CV to consult@afselection.co.uk. 10 May 2012 14:02:33 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37335/Senior%2520Designer%2520.html Fancy applying those creative juices to some of the high streets finest brands? Don’t fancy the trek to London then head on over to the Midlands! We’re looking for energetic, ideas driven senior creative with plenty of experience with fashion and/or sports accounts. You’ll come with bags of experience working on graphics and photographic projects from initial idea all the way to completion. So you need to be as comfortable being conceptual as you are on the Mac and directing photo shoots. Working within the retail environment you’ll have a sound knowledge of various materials and print processes. You’ll be set loose on some big name brands and be part of very sociable and passionate studio based in stunning offices. As nice as they are you won’t be chained to your desk though and will often be asked to go along to client meetings to present and discuss work so you’ll need to be comfortable with communicating with the outside world. And if you indeed have the retail sector experience needed for this job, I don’t need to tell you about tight deadline and demanding clients! If you’re curious to find out more then please get in touch by sending your CV and samples 09 May 2012 11:11:36 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37302/PHP%2520Magento%2520Developer.html PHP Magento Developer required for a branding and web development agency, established for over 18 years, with an impressive and varied client base. They are looking for an experienced and talented Web Developer to join their web development team. Working in a collaborative and creative environment, this role involves: Interpreting requirement briefs and specifications Designing and developing systems, websites and underlying databases using HTML PHP, MySQL, CSS and JavaScript Specialize in the development of Magento websites Carrying out system testing and documentation Liaising with clients and delivering training sessions You will have a comprehensive understanding of the Magento framework and be able to generate sites based on a bespoke design created by our web designer. You will be able to advise account managers on the best way to implement client requirements and take advantage of existing Magento modules and/or built-in functionality. Essential to your success as a PHP Magento Developer you will possess the following: A high level of PHP and MySQL web development experience in a commercial (ideally agency) environment Excellent XHTML / CSS skills (hand-coded) A deep understanding of the Magento framework, including: Payment / merchant gateway integration Bespoke design skinning Future-proof implementation Module installation and customisation Testing & training site administrators Strong JavaScript/AJAX knowledge It would be advantageous if you possess Linux administration experience and... 09 May 2012 11:11:27 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37301/Web%2520Designer%2520-%2520Nottingham.html PHP Magento Developer Nottinghamshire Salary: £26,000 + depending on experience Ref: WD29 PHP Magento Developer required for a branding and web development agency, established for over 18 years, with an impressive and varied client base. They are looking for an experienced and talented Web Developer to join our web development team. Working in a collaborative and creative environment, this role involves: Interpreting requirement briefs and specifications Designing and developing systems, websites and underlying databases using HTML PHP, MySQL, CSS and JavaScript Specialize in the development of Magento websites Carrying out system testing and documentation Liaising with clients and delivering training sessions You will have a comprehensive understanding of the Magento framework and be able to generate sites based on a bespoke design created by our web designer. You will be able to advise account managers on the best way to implement client requirements and take advantage of existing Magento modules and/or built-in functionality. Essential to your success as a PHP Magento Developer you will possess the following: A high level of PHP and MySQL web development experience in a commercial (ideally agency) environment Excellent XHTML / CSS skills (hand-coded) A deep understanding of the Magento framework, including: Payment / merchant gateway integration Bespoke design skinning Future-proof implementation Module installation and customisation Testing & training site administrators Strong JavaScript/AJAX... 26 April 2012 18:06:06 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37050/Book%2520Production%2520Controller%2520-%2520Northampton%2520.html Book Production Controller - Northampton - £Neg A rare opportunity for a Book Production Controller to join a vibrant publishing company based in the South/East Midlands. Due to rapid growth and exciting developments they require a Book Production Controller to assist with their volume of work. You must have previous experience of book production as you will ensure books are published on time and to budget. You will be responsible for managing content from handover of files to final delivery to end client, adhere to time sensitive schedules and maintain a consistent and high standard of quality throughout. You will coordinate all shipping and logistic instructions to our print and freight forwarders to ensure that books reach worldwide destinations. Communication skills are essential prerequisite for this role. You will report to the Production Director on a day to day basis. The successful candidates will have database spreadsheet experience, a sharp eye for detail, and possess good communication and organisational skills. Key duties: · Monitor all printing and delivery for front list and reprint titles · Liaise closely with printers to develop product specs such as paperbacks, hardbacks, novelty and board books · Problem solve on colour repro issues and advise on print, binding, delivery and safety requirements · Develop excellent working relationships with external suppliers · Negotiate effectively on additional costs and source savings proactively · Work closely with designers and editorial from initial concept to final delivery ·... 26 April 2012 17:05:19 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37048/Senior%2520Designer%2520.html Fancy applying those creative juices to some of the high streets finest brands? Don’t fancy the trek to London then head on over to the Midlands! We’re looking for energetic, ideas driven senior creative with plenty of experience with fashion and/or sports accounts. You’ll come with bags of experience working on graphics and photographic projects from initial idea all the way to completion. So you need to be as comfortable being conceptual as you are on the Mac and directing photo shoots. Working within the retail environment you’ll have a sound knowledge of various materials and print processes. You’ll be set loose on some big name brands and be part of very sociable and passionate studio based in stunning offices. As nice as they are you won’t be chained to your desk though and will often be asked to go along to client meetings to present and discuss work so you’ll need to be comfortable with communicating with the outside world. And if you indeed have the retail sector experience needed for this job, I don’t need to tell you about tight deadline and demanding clients! If you’re curious to find out more then please get in touch by sending your CV and samples 26 April 2012 12:12:15 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37023/Contract%2520Web%2520Developer%2520-%2520Stafford.html URGENT - Contract Web Developer required in Stafford for 2/3 days a week ASAP start - XHTML, CSS, Java, Jquery with some ASP.